Cum să-i citești pe oameni

by James W. Williams, Ioana Grecu (Translator)

Ți-ar plăcea să te integrezi mai ușor în orice grup, la muncă sau printre necunoscuți? Te pasionează să faci pe detectivul și vrei să înveți să descifrezi limbajul trupului? Ești atent la semnele manipulării și la diferențele dintre ce spune și cum se comportă cineva anume? Sau poate vrei doar să-ți îmbunătățești abilitățile de vorbit în public?

Cum să-i citești pe oameni este ghidul perfect care te va ajuta să decodezi semnalele verbale și nonverbale, identificând, cu răbdare și exerciții practice, tipologiile de personalitate în care se încadrează cei din jur. Astfel, îți va fi mai ușor să obții conectarea cu ceilalți și vei reuși să legi prietenii puternice, pentru o viață de succes.

Genres: Psychology, Self Help, Nonfiction, Communication, Business, Personal Development, Audiobook

192 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[readorables · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was expecting something deeper and more groundbreaking. Some of the points that the author has written are things that I intuitively understand. He just excellently writes them in a structured manner.

[Dale Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book

I guess I came to this book in trying to figure some people out. Recently I've been dating someone and couldn't fathom them out of their responses. In today's world there is a lot of communication through online or texts. I find small talk difficult and usually get distracted or bored easily. Recently I'd been texting my friend everyday until I noticed we were going over old ground again and again. With the pandemic talking through texts or messages online have become even more essential. I see my family everyday too but everyday seems the same. This book is interesting especially in reference to body language. I feel I'm a good reader of body language and gut instinct is usually spot on. I'd of liked more in depth chapters this is a brief book but enough information to glean for future reference.

I also took the 16 personality test and I got 98 percent introvert which wasn't surprising. I was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia many years ago and social groups and gatherings aren't really me. I function better one on one. So I know my limits but do like to challenge myself and set goals. I'd of been interested in the author touching on mental health issues and the challenge they face in communication,but that's probably a whole new book!

Overall I got a good amount of information and psychology as a subject has always interested me. I've had two dates with the man I met now it's time to crack the enigma!

[Thies Boelsen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Written for male Americans with an academic background.
Interesting: Myers Briggs Type Indicators (personality categories): book gives a rough outline how to match the individual communication styles.

[Nicolas Herrera · Rating 2 out of 5]

"How to Read People Like a Book" helped me articulate a few ideas and concepts I had struggled to express. However, for the most part, the ideas covered in this book I already knew intuitively, and the majority of the tips are somewhat cliché.

There are many grammatical errors throughout the book, which can make it difficult to focus and occasionally quite slow, and on more than one occasion, I had to turn back pages in order to fully grasp what I was reading.

On a positive note, I thought the final chapter was quite motivating and for the first time during the entire book, I felt a connection to the author.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book, in details & well written. At first it was more of distinguishing different categories people fall into so it was more boring to read but as the book goes it gets easier to read!

[Ghassan Samaha · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book has an attractive nice cover. But, honestly that's it! Most of the information (if not all!) are easily available on the world wide web. Any further review from my side to this book will remain negative. So I will stop here.

[robertjwbrown · Rating 1 out of 5]

Superficial and uninspired.

[Justina · Rating 2 out of 5]

My expectations for this book overtook the reality. Half of the book was based on the MBTI test which really does not make sense in this context - how to READ people because you can only read them if you know their MBTI type. 🤷🏻‍♀️
The majority of the information was based on well-known facts, like ‘if people nod - it means they agree’.
The whole book felt like a few extended articles.
2 stars exceptionally for the end of the book where the author gives some authentic tips on how knowing yourself helps to bond with people.

[Amelia.S · Rating 5 out of 5]

James W. Williams’s How to Read People Like a Book is a smart, approachable guide to the subtle art of human observation and emotional intelligence. Blending psychological research with practical exercises, Williams demystifies the process of reading body language and decoding unspoken motivations, empowering readers to connect with others on a deeper level.

What distinguishes this book is its dual focus: understanding others while cultivating self awareness. The chapters on personality types, thin slicing, and adaptive communication stand out for their clarity and relevance, offering readers the tools to navigate complex social dynamics with confidence and empathy.

Insightful, accessible, and immediately useful, How to Read People Like a Book is more than a communication manual it’s a blueprint for becoming more perceptive, present, and emotionally intelligent in every aspect of life.

[Lucas Bernardo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was average at best - the book itself is a great guide on where to start when trying to read someone however doesn’t tend to go into much details relating to what certain body language might mean.

The very fundamental lesson from the book was that humans give away a lot unconsciously when met with certain scenarios, and being able to pick them up can help you respond in the best way possible.

It’s important to note that everything can be read from a human. Be it Eyes, body language(arms, feet, body, head), personality, tone of voice, and more.

Essentially, when next speaking to someone, pick something you want to focus on, and see whether or not what’s being said, can be related to what their body is showing unconsciously.

[Maddie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is one of the boring books I have read, the only thing that stayed with me is that " some people help you because they care for you or love you, while others wanna prove that they have power you and superior than you".
There are some good points in this book, thin slicing ( doing it for while 😂 but just did not know the word for it)
Overall nothing groundbreaking, most of the stuff in the book is already known to people.
If you wanna read about studying people or just wanna know the real concepts for it , then go for it, otherwise don't.
But again it's a small Book, you will finish it in a 1 day

[Alfred Wolf · Rating 3 out of 5]

“How to Read People Like a Book” promises the ability to decode emotions and intentions almost like a telepath. In practice, it’s more of a quick digest of popular body language ideas: watch the eyes, hands, posture — then draw conclusions. The writing is simple and accessible, making it easy for beginners. For readers familiar with Paul Ekman’s work or basic psychology of nonverbal communication, it will feel superficial. Its strength is simplicity and practical examples. Its weakness is the illusion that you’ll become a “human scanner,” when in reality it offers basic advice like “if someone crosses their arms, they might be closed off.”

[Angel T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful for organizing people

I really like how this book asks you to first look at who you are before having you look at other people. It is important to know how you communicate before you can understand how to communicate with others. I also found the list of communication styles to be very helpful to understand the motivations and interests of different types of people. I think this book would be a nice book to read through a few times to make the information more applicable

[Hunter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Currently reading, only 45 pages in. My eleventh grade English teacher would have torn this book apart. Obvious typing mistakes within the first chapter, grammar mistakes, run-ons, so many sentences do not have parallel structure. Very difficult book to read and so far I have not read anything mind blowing about reading people, only him saying “find out if someone’s an extrovert and you’re on your way to reading people like a book!” Only finishing in hopes that the end will surprise me. Doubt it.

[Syed Ali · Rating 2 out of 5]

Common sense material hashed together

I was expecting a book that goes beyond common sense, however what I found in this book is what your grandmother might tell you about interacting with people. How to tell if someone is upset or happy, or how to mirror someones behavior to conenct with them. I felt disappointed with the lack of technical depth in the book. I guess the book is good if you are clueless on how to live in society, but if you are a functional adult, then this book might be less than entertaining.

[Ellery · Rating 2 out of 5]

The information in this book feels like common sense. It might be beneficial for people who can’t socialize correctly but it feels lightly researched to make it feel more “readable” if that makes sense. Not a bad book, and good to quickly reference in a pinch. There were multiple spelling errors though it and didn’t expand on any ideas presented. The writer gave you a paragraph per idea and moved on to the next one making it feel like he didn’t understand the points and just put whatever google told him to. It read pretty well… but I didn’t really pick up this book for a “good read” you know.

[EJ OJIMIWE · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book was very good however some of the tips and tricks were very cliché for example, the how to spot a liar tips were very generic and I had heard most of them before plus would only work with an obvious lie.
The book did focus a lot more on the MBTI test which is useful and I learnt the categories plus how to know which one someone is in more depth but perhaps there was too much focus.
Overall the book was very good but took it’s time to achieve the purpose of the title.

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a great book to go through! For an extra very you will be reaffirmed by social queues you naturally identify as true. Additionally, as an introvert, I imagine it helps you learn particular social queues that will better your ability to communicate well with others of different temperament. Moreover, I enjoyed reading a systematic approach of how to read people and interact well with others by knowing what to look for when socially interacting with others.

[Tim Sohosky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite Basic Info

The author lays out very basic info for how to read an audience/room. Despite mentioning deeper dives a few times, the content stays really shallow. There also seem to be quite a grammar or spelling errors throughout that make it difficult to follow at times.

If you're interested in starting to learn body language and have a few hours to spend, this is a good read for you.

[Jonathan Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall decent book
The author covers many basics such as introversion vs extroversion and myers Briggs personality styles
The physical cues to read someone do not actually come until about 70% the way through the book
Overall, I recommend this book for anyone trying to get better at the basics of human psychology

[Hellarious · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contained some interesting points and techniques. Though, I’m not sure how much I’ll be able to use and put to action.

I liked the writing style. Structure and how the info was given were very nice and pleasant to read. And also - easy to understand, which is important.

Not the best read, but a decent one, imho.

[Ray · Rating 1 out of 5]

A College-level homework with a catchy title.

I'm sorry if the author would get hurt by reading the negative reviews, but.... I was excited to read this book and left me feeling unsatisfied when done. It's very GPT-ish that all the references and info he used are available online.. like........ who would pay this much money for a little research project?

[Abrah J. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book went over concepts that I’ve known forever and assumed was common knowledge. I wound up just skimming the book because it was so repetitious and there was really nothing new in this book. I gave it 2 stars because the writing was grammatically correct. (I save my 1 stars for books that have lots of errors in them.)

[Elizabeth Feeney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good introductory book to body language…Had all the key info. The 4 stars is more to do with the fact I’ve read so much in this area so this isn’t news to me, rather than it not being of good quality.. If you haven’t read any of these types of books before this could be a gem!

[Mick Sylvestre · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting perspective..,

that reminded me of neural lingistic studes I read in my youth,. A classic overview asked on both experience and studies. A perfect intro into understanding human behaviour through by action and dealing with specific personality traits.

[Amish · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting albeit redundant analysis.

[Richard Rossi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not bad at all.

Serious attempt to help you connect with people. Good insights and instructions on how and why it is important to understand people.

[Luz · Rating 4 out of 5]

102/365

Perfect for anyone who feels a little self conscious about their ability to connect with someone/read a person. A simple, straightforward read

[Ali Elameen · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be honest this book, really awesome but u need to get the idea of writer by the deep thinking in yourself, there's many techniques u can learn

[Marco · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book if you don't know exactly where to start. It gives you an overall evaluation of the topic but you need to do further research if you intend to go deeper